Law on Pollution

What is the main objective of the EQA 1974?

• To control pollution

• To promote industrial growth

• To manage waste disposal

• To regulate noise levels

Which elements are covered under the EQA 1974?

• Air, Water, Noise

• Fire, Earth, Wind

• Metal, Wood, Water

• Sun, Moon, Stars

What is the purpose of a prescribed premises license?

• To promote waste disposal

• To regulate industries causing pollution

• To ignore environmental impact

• To encourage pollution

What is the weakness identified in the Water Pollution section of the EQA 1974?

• Strict regulations

• Overlapping laws

• Lack of enforcement

• Excessive fines

Which agency is responsible for monitoring marine pollution in Malaysia?

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Marine Department

• National Wildlife Service

• Coast Guard

What is the penalty for soil pollution under Section 24 of the EQA 1974?

• Fine up to RM100,000 or imprisonment up to 5 years

• Community service

• Imprisonment up to 2 years

• Fine up to RM10,000

Which law regulates Air Pollution in Malaysia?

• The Noise Pollution Act

• The Environmental Quality Act

• The Environmental Quality (Motor Vehicle Noise) Regulations

• The Water Pollution Act

What is the purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

• To ignore development projects

• To promote deforestation

• To prevent destruction of flora and fauna

• To increase pollution levels

What is the main issue with logging activities and EIA requirements?

• Loggers exceed EIA requirements

• Loggers fragmentize timber concessions to avoid EIA

• Loggers follow EIA strictly

• EIA is not applicable to logging activities

What is the penalty for Noise Pollution under Section 23?

• Fine up to RM100,000 or imprisonment up to 5 years

• Verbal warning

• Fine up to RM50,000

• Imprisonment up to 3 years